New Jersey closes out the season with a game in New York against the Rangers on Saturday and a home contest against Boston on Sunday. New Jersey failed to qualify for the postseason for the first time since 1996.

“He can play. He’s fine,” Lamoriello said. “We’re not in the playoffs, so we’re not going to risk anything.”

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